Design and Technology GCSE
Annotation
What Annotation means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Annotation
Explanatory notes added to a drawing or diagram to provide extra information about materials, function, or design decisions.
Topics that use Annotation
- Develop, communicate, record and justify design ideas, applying suitable techniques (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Annotation in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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